The negotiation process is an opportunity to define, communicate, and achieve what you want out of the job offer. Negotiation requires gathering information, planning your approach, considering different alternatives and viewpoints, communicating clearly, and making decisions to reach your goal. Negotiations are an option for every new job, or every performance review. Not exclusive to external job offers, negotiation can take place for internal promotions or even continuation of a current role. The purpose in a negotiation is to increase job satisfaction and, ultimately, to improve your opportunities for job fulfillment and happiness.
Resources:
- EPMBA Offer Negotiation Guide
- 8 Rules of Negotiation Every Professional Should Memorize, source: The Muse
- Helpful Websites
- SimplyHired Salary Estimator: Averages the salaries for job posts. Searchable by title and location
- Glassdoor.com, Payscale.com, and Salary.com: salary and benefit ranges based on member sharing their salary and benefit information